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Pope Leo XIV highlights key virtues for final days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as... Read more
Catholic Church needs to share ‘beautiful truth’ of humanity amid AI concerns, experts say
On Dec. 9 the Guardian UK reported that 40% of 13–17-year-olds in England and Wales affected by violence are turning... Read more
Church in Jordan reopens as a rare window into pre-Constantinian Christianity
In Aqaba, Jordan, an archaeological church site is being highlighted as one of the world’s oldest purpose-built Christian worship spaces. Read more
St. Francis and the story of the first Nativity scene
One of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi, loved Christmas so much that he created the first... Read more
Multiple Kansas Catholic schools targeted by apparent bomb hoax
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas confirmed in a press statement that “several” Catholic schools in the archdiocese had... Read more
The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would... Read more
CNA explains: What is natural family planning?
In an era when artificial contraception often dominates public discussions on family planning, the Catholic Church continues to champion natural... Read more
How Iskali is helping young Latino Catholics encounter God and find their purpose
Iskali is a nonprofit based in Chicago that promotes the leadership and holistic development of Latino youth, helping them flourish... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Holy Family Parish in Gaza days before Christmas
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City on Dec. 19 for a pastoral visit to Holy... Read more
Pope Leo XIV strengthens legal protections for employees of the Vatican and Holy See
Pope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See. Read more
State Department set to roll out religious worker visa plan next month
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a plan for religious worker visas would avoid giving preference to one denomination... Read more
San Diego bishop dedicates sculpture honoring migrants and refugees at college campus
The 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture by artist Timothy Schmalz is a scaled version of one in St. Peter’s Square in Rome... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: The person and families must be at center of labor system
Pope Leo XIV advocated for a labor system that serves individuals and families so that the dignity of each employee... Read more
Church leaders condemn arson attack on top Bangladesh newspaper offices
Catholic leaders in Bangladesh have condemned arson attacks on the offices of two of the country’s top newspapers and the... Read more
Massachusetts removes LGBT ideology requirements for foster care parents
Massachusetts will no longer require prospective foster parents to affirm gender ideology in order to qualify for fostering children. Read more
Albany’s retired bishop files for personal bankruptcy
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, 77, who served as bishop of Albany from April 2014 until his retirement in October, is seeking... Read more
Catholic bishops, families ask Supreme Court to rule for Catholic schools in Colorado suit
The Catholic schools’ advocates are urging the high court to rule against Colorado’s “discriminatory exclusion” of the faith-based schools from... Read more
Pope Leo XIV writes preface to book that shaped his spiritual life
“The Practice of the Presence of God” is a 17th-century spiritual classic written by the Carmelite friar Lawrence of the... Read more
A new blessed for Argentina: Pope Leo XIV approves miracle attributed to Enrique Shaw
Pope Leo XIV has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Enrique Shaw, an Argentine layman, husband, father,... Read more
New animated film ‘David’ tells story of Israel’s famous king for the whole family
A new animated film called “David” tells the story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy... Read more
